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I travelled from Glasgow to Mallaig and back one week later. I enjoyed every minute. Every sceneary was so breathtaking - Rannoch Moor with no people but incredible numbers of deer, Highlands, Glennfinnan Viaduct (the trail even stopped in the middle, the sun started to...More

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Once out of the city this is a stunning journey, Don,t waste your money on special tourist trains at very high prices just choose the normal service train at a quiet time of day and you will not be dissapointed. The views from the train...More

Ask Francis B about West Highland Railway

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A return winter weekend journey between Fort William from Edinburgh for only £25 - seems too good to be true - but that is the value you get from Scotrail. After leaving Glasgow suburbs behind, the train heads out up the Gareloch then across to...More

Ask Helen W about West Highland Railway

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Travelled with Scot Rail from Glasgow to Mallaig. Unfortunately the day we travelled the weather was not kind, and it was somewhat overcast and misty, but did not detract from the overall experience. Feel comfortable to sleep for the first hour or so while you...More

Ask OzTonto about West Highland Railway

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Do not despair if you cannot book the steam train! The scenery is just as stunning taking the Scotrail (we tried to get steam but booked too late). Everyone says it's the Fort William to Mallaig part that's the best, yet my husband and I...More

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Ask Charlene L about West Highland Railway

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We drove to Lochearnhead and booked two nights at a B and B. Drove to Crianlarich and caught the Abbellio train to Mallaig and return. We booked online and you can collect tickets from any station with ticket collection machines. We pre booked seats which...More

Ask Francis S about West Highland Railway

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We took a trip from Helensburgh to Oban, and the rail service was excellent. The assistance we got from Michael in the Helensburgh Booking Office was most helpful, and he did all the seat reservations and ticketing for us which made everything very simple and...More

Ask michieg121 about West Highland Railway

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I wanted to take a train journey after attending a conference near Glasgow. This route seemed to fit my need for a day's journey that would allow me to forget about the world.
I did preassigned seats, though I'm not certain that I would again....More

Ask Ann G about West Highland Railway

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Took a train from Glasgow Queen Street departing at 8:21 to Mallaig arriving around 13:35. About 5 hours per way so very exhausting but worth your time and every penny. Recommend to sit on the left hand side for a better view and move to...More

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Hi Nikita
CalMac run the regular ferry from Mallaig to Armadale (on Skye). The ferry is for both foot and car passengers.
If you're travelling by train to Mallaig, the ferry terminal is adjacent to the train station. You can... More

Hi Nikita
CalMac run the regular ferry from Mallaig to Armadale (on Skye). The ferry is for both foot and car passengers.
If you're travelling by train to Mallaig, the ferry terminal is adjacent to the train station. You can also buy combined train/ ferry tickets from ScotRail (Rail & Sail tickets).
Buses run from Armadale to Broadford, where you can change for Portree or Kyle of lochalsh (where you can catch the train to Inverness).
However, buses from Armadale tend to only run a few times a day, and usually only in the Summer. So best to check the local bus timetable for connections and onward travel. The service was run by Stagecoach in 2017.